Hiking the Quilotoa Loop

The Quilotoa Loop is one of Ecuador’s biggest attractions in the region near Quito. Quilotoa is the most Western volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes. Today, everyone heads there to see the emerald crater lake—the laguna. The loop is a circuit that many travellers choose to traverse. It is a multi-day hike which leads through villages and canyons in the surrounding area.

Despite being such a popular attraction, actually getting to and from Quilotoa (and the Loop) can be a confusing venture. To make it a little bit easier, here are some of the details.